It is the mission of the Interdisciplinary Studies Department to develop well-rounded students who are able to see beyond disciplinary lines, capable of synthesizing knowledge gained from different disciplinary perspectives, equipped with the professional skills in disciplines of their choice, and capable of viewing and responding to the world from a holistic perspective.

It is the mission of the Humanities Program to develop students who have a solid grounding in the Humanities, the ability to synthesize beyond disciplinary perspectives, and professional skills in an area in the Humanities.